Mid-level Database Administrator

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Key Responsibilities

Perform database patching and vulnerability remediation in alignment with IAVA

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Database AdministratorData & AI

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!

Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administer to augment an existing team providing Life Cycle Sustainment (LCS) activities for commercial and custom-developed education, learning, and training applications. The role requires a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working in a team environment. This position will require working on a fast-paced team and a willingness to take on challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform database patching and vulnerability remediation in alignment with IAVA requirements, including compliance reporting across enterprise database systems.
Maintain and administer Microsoft SQL Server environments (various versions) across on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures.
Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for database systems, including performance tuning, query optimization, and issue resolution.
Execute database patching, upgrades, backups, restores, and routine maintenance to ensure data integrity, availability, and system reliability.
Implement and manage database security, including user access controls, roles, permissions, and encryption standards.
Utilize T-SQL and PowerShell scripting for automation of database administration, monitoring, and reporting tasks.
Leverage AWS services, including RDS, EC2, Lambda, and CloudFormation, to deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-hosted database solutions.
Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform for database provisioning, configuration management, and automation.
Develop and maintain database automation scripts and monitoring tools to streamline operations and improve performance and uptime.

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and then (10) years of experience as a DBA.
Fourteen (14) years of experience as a DBA may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Proficiency in managing SQL Server Databases
Must be able to work during core hours of M-F 10am-2pm. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

Experience with PowerShell scripting language
Experience in SharePoint migrations
Ability to clearly communicate ambiguous or highly complex concepts to all audiences

Perks and Benefits:

8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
$5,000 annual training/tuition
Student Loan Repayment Program
100% company-funded HSA
Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
Dental coverage including orthodontia
Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.

Salary Range: $114,000 to $164,000

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.